Little Indian, Big City
Un Indien dans la ville
“The city is a jungle. Some are just better prepared for it, than others.”
Synopsis
Stephen, an international trader, tracks down his ex-wife Patricia in some Amazonian backwater. He needs her consent to a divorce so that he can marry Charlotte. Unfortunately, he discovers a son he didn’t know he had – Mimi-Siku. The young jungle boy yearns to see Paris so Stephen reluctantly agrees to take him back home with him for a few days. How will Mimi-Siku react to life in the great metropolis?
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Little Indian Big City (1994) VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-18
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Thierry Lhermitte
Stéphane Marchadot
Patrick Timsit
Richard Montignac
Ludwig Briand
Mimi-Siku
Miou-Miou
Patricia dite "Paliku"
Arielle Dombasle
Charlotte
Sonia Vollereaux
Marie Montignac
Tolsty
Pavel Koutchnoukov
Jackie Berroyer
Maître Joanovici
Marc de Jonge
Roustan
Louba Guertchikoff
Mme Godet
Philippe Bruneau
M. Maréchal
Dominique Besnehard
Maître Dong
Cheik Doukouré
M. Bonaventure
Marie-Charlotte Leclaire
La secrétaire de Roustan
Olga Jirouskova
Sonia Koutchnoukov
Chick Ortega
L'homme de main des Koutchnoukov
Paco Portero
L'homme au serpent
Sonia Lezinska
Une hôtesse de l'air
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hervé Palud
- Screenplay & Story
- Hervé Palud
- Original Score
- Manu Katché, Geoffrey Oryema, Tonton David
- Original Title
- Un Indien dans la ville
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- PROCIREP, TF1 Films Production, Ice Films, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hervé Palud
Hervé Palud, Philippe Bruneau, Thierry Lhermitte, Igor Aptekman
Manu Katché, Geoffrey Oryema, Tonton David
Fabio Conversi
Roland Baubeau
Louis Becker, Patrick Batteux, Thierry Lhermitte
Department Leadership Roster
Hervé Palud
Screenplay
Louis Becker
Producer
Manu Katché
Original Music Composer
Thierry Lhermitte
Producer
Hervé Palud
Director
Geoffrey Oryema
Original Music Composer
Tonton David
Original Music Composer
Roland Baubeau
Editor
Fabio Conversi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Indian, Big City
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What is Little Indian, Big City about?
Stephen, an international trader, tracks down his ex-wife Patricia in some Amazonian backwater. He needs her consent to a divorce so that he can marry Charlotte. Unfortunately, he discovers a son he didn’t know he had – Mimi-Siku. The young jungle boy yearns to see Paris so Stephen reluctantly agrees to take him back home with him for a few days. How will Mimi-Siku react to life in the great metropolis?
Who directed Little Indian, Big City?
Little Indian, Big City was directed by Hervé Palud.
Who stars in Little Indian, Big City?
The principal cast of Little Indian, Big City includes Thierry Lhermitte, Patrick Timsit, Ludwig Briand, Miou-Miou, Arielle Dombasle.
When was Little Indian, Big City released and how long is it?
Little Indian, Big City was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Indian, Big City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Indian, Big City was composed by Manu Katché, Geoffrey Oryema, Tonton David.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Indian, Big City?
Little Indian, Big City holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).